Dermatology basics ppt

• ABC of dermatology.
Buxton, PK and Morris-Jones ,R.
BMJ books.
London. 2009. • Notes on dermatology.
Liz Tatman. www.askdoctorclarke.com Questions? .

Function of dermis:

1. • It provides nourishment to the epidermis and interact with it during wound repair

• It gives the skin its strength ,elasticity, and softness.
Skin Structure Skin Appendages include:• Eccrine/ apocrine sweat glands.

• The language of dermatology (Morphology of skin lesions).
Introduction:

1. • The skin is a complex
2. dynamic organ

• It is the largest organ of the body. • It consist of many cell types called Keratinocytes • Specialized structures like the Basement Membrane. • It serves multiple functions that are crucial to health and survival.

Lecture outlines • Function , Structure of the skin. • Approach to dermatology patient. • The language of dermatology (Morphology of skin lesions).
Introduction:

1. • The skin is a complex
2. dynamic organ

• It is the largest organ of the body. • It consist of many cell types called Keratinocytes • Specialized structures like the Basement Membrane.